LAGUNA BEACH – Teams of students and parents brought their A game to SchoolPower's annual dodgeball tournament.

Now in its third year, the event has become a local favorite. Within 24 hours of registration opening, all 24 spots in the junior division were claimed. Six more junior teams were added due to the overwhelming interest.

The co-ed teams included fourth and fifth graders, middle school and high school students as well as parents, teachers, police and firefighters. Money raised through registration fees goes to support local public schools.

Christian Herry, of the Co-Ed Flame Throwers, aims for the opposing team during SchoolPower's annual dodgeball tournament at Laguna Beach High. STEVEN GEORGES, FOR THE REGISTER
Players from team Ohana taunt the other team during competition at SchoolPower's annual dodgeball tournament at Laguna Beach High. STEVEN GEORGES, FOR THE REGISTER
Ten-year-old Kiper Naess, of The Gnarly Gnomes, winds up for her shot during competition for SchoolPower's annual dodgeball tournament at Laguna Beach High. STEVEN GEORGES, FOR THE REGISTER
Family and friends cheer on their teams, in one of two gyms where matches are being played, at Laguna Beach High during SchoolPower's annual dodgeball tournament at Laguna Beach High. STEVEN GEORGES, FOR THE REGISTER
Ten-year-old Charlie Pillsbury, of the Bedrock Ballers, celebrates after his team won taking first in the third through fifth grade division during SchoolPower's annual dodgeball tournament at Laguna Beach High. STEVEN GEORGES, FOR THE REGISTER
Olivia Shipp, left, Tanner Mauro and Willie Roughne, of the Bedrock Ballers, race to grab the balls at center court during the start of play for SchoolPower's annual dodgeball tournament at Laguna Beach High. STEVEN GEORGES, FOR THE REGISTER
Morgan Shea, of the Laguna Dodgers, takes aim for the other team during SchoolPower's annual dodgeball tournament at Laguna Beach High. STEVEN GEORGES, FOR THE REGISTER
Players from the Laguna Dodgers sit with the audience waiting for their match during SchoolPower's annual dodgeball tournament at Laguna Beach High. STEVEN GEORGES, FOR THE REGISTER
Thirteen-year-old Whatt Shipp, of the Savages, winds up for his shot during SchoolPower's annual dodgeball tournament at Laguna Beach High. STEVEN GEORGES, FOR THE REGISTER
The Gnarly Gnomes celebrate after winning their round during SchoolPower's annual dodgeball tournament at Laguna Beach High. STEVEN GEORGES, FOR THE REGISTER
Nine-year-old Tyson Lockhart, of the Bedrock Ballers, gives it his all as he throws the ball at the opposing team during SchoolPower's annual dodgeball tournament at Laguna Beach High. STEVEN GEORGES, FOR THE REGISTER
Carine Garcia, left, Michael Reynolds and Kirk Morgan, of team BraveFart, race for the balls at center court at the start of play during SchoolPower's annual dodgeball tournament at Laguna Beach High. STEVEN GEORGES, FOR THE REGISTER
Christian Herry, of the Co-Ed Flame Throwers, aims for the opposing team during SchoolPower's annual dodgeball tournament at Laguna Beach High. STEVEN GEORGES, FOR THE REGISTER
Thirteen-year-old Luciem Georges, of the Savages, gives his teammates high-fives after winning their match during SchoolPower's annual dodgeball tournament at Laguna Beach High. STEVEN GEORGES, FOR THE REGISTER
Teams from Fire Away, left, and Ohana race for the balls in center court at the start of the next round of play during SchoolPower's annual dodgeball tournament at Laguna Beach High. STEVEN GEORGES, FOR THE REGISTER
Kirk Morgan, of team BraveFart, tosses the ball at the opposing team while trying not to get hit himself during SchoolPower's annual dodgeball tournament at Laguna Beach High. STEVEN GEORGES, FOR THE REGISTER

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